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What is the ruling on transitioning from one school of thought to another in the matter of purification?

Is it permissible for a girl to communicate with a boy through correspondence for study purposes only?

A person performed ablution and then wore socks, and over them, he wore a thicker shoe. If he wants to wipe, is it permissible for him to remove the shoe and wipe over the first sock?

Is it permissible for a woman to ride in a taxi alone?

Regarding the famous hadith among the Hanafis, one of the esteemed scholars mentioned in its definition: 'It is what was originally a solitary report, then becomes famous and widespread in the following generation.' Sheikh Abu Zahra stated in his book 'Abu Hanifa': 'The famous hadiths are those in which the first or second generation consists of solitary reports, then it spreads and is transmitted by people whose collusion in lying is not suspected.' What confuses me is that in your explanation of Al-Quduri - specifically in session number (2) - you mentioned that the famous hadith is a solitary hadith received with acceptance by the predecessors, then you said: it is narrated by one, two, or three, similar to solitary reports. However, we found that prominent jurists, companions, and followers acted upon it, and their action upon it is an agreement among them on its meaning despite their differing conditions in authenticating the hadith. My question is: Is the famous report sufficient in terms of its widespread acceptance and fame only, or must it also be received with acceptance and acted upon?

Is it permissible for a woman to sit with her husband, her sister, and her sister's husband, or is it not permissible?

The claim states that jurisprudence has become history like the legislation of the Assyrians, the ancient Egyptians, and other nations that have been studied. Why does this claim specifically mention the Assyrians and the ancient Egyptians?

Are compliments in speech among people permissible or forbidden? And what should we do to keep relationships in good standing?

They say that zakat is not suitable for the spirit of the age; because it takes revenge on the rich, and favors the poor over the rich. Moreover, income tax is sufficient instead of zakat. What is the validity of this statement? And what is the difference between zakat and income tax?